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Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRegal
TrimEXCXL Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $28,860
Base Invoice $18,510 $27,705
2.7L V6 1,005  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Sunroof   1,000
2.7L V6 840  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 4,355 1,000
Options (change) 3,830 880
Destination 675 860
Total Price $24,925 $30,720
Total Invoice $23,015 $29,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,218
Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRegal
TrimEXCXL Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$24,925$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$29,455
Total Invoice$23,015$29,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,015$28,233

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRegal
TrimEXCXL Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,212

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.8 in
Length186.4 in190.2 in
Width71.1 in73.1 in
Height58.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,671 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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